Finding the Third Proportional to 1,803 and 3,939.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 1,803 and 3,939.75 is: 8,608.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,803 : 3,939.75 = 3,939.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,803/3,939.75 = 3,939.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,803x = 3,939.75 × 3,939.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,803x = 15,521,630.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,521,630.06/1,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,608.78
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